The Ultimate Guide to All 47 South Carolina State Parks: Everything You Need to Know

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Are you new to South Carolina and want to start getting outside and exploring our South Carolina State Parks? Are you a local who wants to branch out and try a new park for camping or hiking? We’ve put this guide together to help with your adventures! From the Upstate to the Coast, we have the details for all 47 South Carolina State Parks.

SC State parks

This article includes:
South Carolina State Parks in the Upstate
South Carolina State Parks in the Midlands
Coastal South Carolina State Parks
South Carolina State Park Passports, Annual Admission Membership Program
South Carolina State Parks Outsiders Incentive Program

South Carolina State Parks in the Upstate

Here is one mom’s list of things to do at her favorite state parks in the Upstate. Also, check out our list of the best Campgrounds Near Greenville and Places to Camp near Spartanburg.

Paris Mountain State Park | Greenville, SC

Things to do at Paris Mountain State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Paddle boats
  • Biking
  • Hiking

2401 State Park Rd
Greenville, SC
864.244.5565

Lake Placid at Paris Mountain
Lake Placid, Paris Mountain State Park

Croft State Park | Spartanburg, SC

Learn More in our Mom review of
Croft State Park

croft

Things to do at Croft State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Paddling and boating
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding

450 Croft State Park Rd
Spartanburg, SC
864.585.1283

Boy next to stream on the Nature Trail at Croft State Park
Croft State Park

Caesars Head State Park | Cleveland, SC

Things to do at Caesars Head State Park

  • Tent camping (trailside and backcountry only, no drive-up)
  • Picnic tables
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Waterfall

8155 Geer Highway
Cleveland, SC
864.836.6115

Raven Cliff Falls at Caesars Head State Park
Raven Cliff Falls, Caesars Head State Park

Jones Gap State Park | Marietta, SC

Jones Gap Falls at Jones Gap State Park

Hiking with kids at Jones Gap can be a lot of fun! Learn more in our KA review.

Things to do at Jones Gap State Park

  • Tent camping (trailside and backcountry only, no drive-up)
  • Picnic area
  • Trout fishing
  • Fish hatchery exhibit
  • Hiking
  • Waterfalls

303 Jones Gap Rd
Marietta, SC
864.836.3647

Rainbow Falls at Jones Gap
Rainbow Fall at Jones Gap State Park

Table Rock State Park | Pickens, SC

Learn more about
Hiking Table Rock with Kids

(it is worth it for that magical view!)

Table Rock summit

Things to do at Table Rock State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Cabins
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Waterfalls

158 E. Ellison Lane
Pickens, SC
864.878.9813

While visiting Table Rock State Park, be sure to visit the Table Rock Tea Company for a tour of an authentic tea farm!

View across Pinnacle Lake towards Table Rock Mountain
Table Rock State Park

Devils Fork State Park | Salem, SC

Things to do at Devils Fork State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping (including boat-in sites)
  • Villas
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • See the endangered Oconee Bell wildflowers (spring months).

161 Holcombe Circle
Salem, SC
864.944.2639

The beach at Devils Fork State Park
Lake Jocassee

jocassee wild child tour

Check out Jocassee Wild Child Adventure for an educational adventure!

Keowee-Toxaway State Park | Sunset, SC

Things to do at Keowee-Toxaway State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Cabin with private dock
  • Picnic shelters
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Hiking

108 Residence Drive
Sunset, SC
864.868.2605

Overlook of Lake Jocassee from Raven Rock at Keowee-Toxaway State Park
Lake Keowee

Oconee Station State Historic Site | Walhalla, SC

Things to do at Oconee Station State Historic Site

  • Historic buildings with regularly scheduled tours
  • Picnic area
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Waterfall

500 Oconee Station Rd
Walhalla, SC
864.638.0079

The entrance to Oconee Station State Historic Site
Oconee Station State Historic Site

Oconee State Park | Mountain Rest, SC

Things to do at Oconee State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Cabins
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playgrounds
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Mini golf
  • Square dancing

624 State Park Road
Mountain Rest, SC
864.638.5353

Lake Hartwell State Park | Fair Play, SC

Things to do at Lake Hartwell State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Camper cabins
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Basketball court

19138 S. Highway 11
Fair Play, SC
864.972.3352

While visiting Lake Hartwell, check out this amazing Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari just over the SC/Georgia line!

Sadlers Creek State Park | Anderson, SC

Things to do at Sadlers Creek State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playgrounds
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Biking

940 Sadlers Creek Rd
Anderson, SC
864.226.8950

Sadlers Creek State Park lake
Sadlers Creek State Park

Calhoun Falls State Park | Calhoun Falls, SC

Things to do at Calhoun Falls State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playgrounds
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Tennis court
  • Basketball court

46 Maintenance Shop Road
Calhoun Falls, SC
864.447.8267

Kayak on lake at Calhoun Falls State Park
Calhoun Falls State Park

Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site | Clinton, SC

Things to do at Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

  • Historic battlefield
  • Waterfall
  • Picnic shelters
  • Fishing
  • Canoe/Kayak launch
  • Hiking

398 State Park Road
Clinton, SC
864.938.0100

View of the Enoree River at Musgrove Mill
Musgrove Mill State Historic SIte

Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site | Union, SC

Things to do at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site

  • Historic house with museum and tours
  • Historic cemetery
  • Rose gardens
  • Picnic shelters
  • Hiking

2677 Sardis Road
Union, SC
864.427.5966

Kings Mountain State Park | Blacksburg, SC

Things to do at Kings Mountain State Park

  • Living history farm
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Canoe/kayak launch
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding

1277 Park Road
Blacksburg, SC
803.222.3209

Walking to the monument at Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain State Park

South Carolina State Parks in the Midlands

Andrew Jackson State Park | Lancaster, SC

Things to do at Andrew Jackson State Park

  • Museum
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

196 Andrew Jackson Park Road
Lancaster, SC
803.285.3344

Landsford Canal State Park | Catawba, SC

Things to do at Landsford Canal State Park

2051 Park Drive
Catawba, SC
803.789.5800

Lake Wateree State Park | Winnsboro, SC

Things to do at Lake Wateree State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

881 State Park Road
Winnsboro, SC
803.482.6401

Chester State Park | Chester, SC

Things to do at Chester State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Disc golf

759 State Park Drive
Chester, SC

803.385.2680

Dreher Island State Park | Prosperity, SC

The beach at Dreher Island State Park

Things to do at Dreher Island State Park

  • Villas and camper cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

3677 State Park Road
Prosperity, SC
803.364.4152

Spending the day in Columbia, SC? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Columbia for a full day of adventure!

Lake Greenwood State Park | Ninety Six, SC

Things to do at Lake Greenwood State Park

  • CCC museum
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic area
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

302 State Park Road
Ninety Six, SC
864.543.3535

Hickory Knob State Resort Park | McCormick, SC

Looking through trees at ponds on golf course at Hickory Knob State Resort Park

Things to do at Hickory Knob State Resort Park

  • Suites and lodge rooms
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Playground
  • Golf course
  • Basketball court
  • Volleyball court
  • Archery range
  • Skeet range
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming (lake and pool)
  • Biking
  • Hiking

1591 Resort Drive
McCormick, SC
800.491.1764

Baker Creek State Park | McCormick, SC

Lake view at Baker Creek State Park

Things to do at Baker Creek State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

863 Baker Creek Road
McCormick, SC
864.443.2457

Hamilton Branch State Park | Plum Branch, SC

Things to do at Hamilton Branch State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Hiking

111 Campground Road
Plum Branch, SC
864.333.2223

Aiken State Park | Windsor, SC

Things to do at Aiken State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Canoe trail
  • Artesian wells
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

1145 State Park Road
Windsor, SC
803.649.2857

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site | Beech Island, SC

Things to do at Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site

  • Historic house museum and tours
  • Picnic area

181 Redcliffe Road
Beech Island, SC
803.827.1473

Barnwell State Park | Blackville, SC

Things to do at Barnwell State Park

  • Cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Fishing (fishing boat rentals available)
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

223 State Park Road
Blackville, SC
803.284.2212

Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site | Ehrhardt, SC

Things to do at Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

  • Preserved Civil War battlefield with original earthworks
  • Museum
  • Picnic shelter
  • Hiking

325 State Park Road
Ehrhardt, SC
803.267.3675

Sesquicentennial State Park | Columbia, SC

Things to do at Sesquicentennial State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Splashpad
  • Boat rentals
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Dog park

9564 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC
803.788.2706

Adventure sign at Sesquicentennial State Park
Sesquicentennial State Park

Find more Things to Do in Columbia, SC!

Goodal State Park | Camden, SC

Things to do at Goodale State Park

  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Canoe/kayak trail
  • Boating (non motorized and electric only)
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

650 Park Road
Camden, SC
803.432.2772

Interested in exploring Camden, SC? Check out historic Camden and its Revolutionary War history during your visit!

Lee State Park | Bishopville, SC

Things to do at Lee State Park

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Lynches River access for canoe/kayak
  • Artesian wells
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Horseback riding
  • Hiking

487 Loop Road
Bishopville, SC
803.428.5307

H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial & Recreational Area | Cheraw, SC

Things to do at H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial & Recreational Area

  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Retriever training and events
  • Horseback riding

279 Sporting Dog Trail
Cheraw, SC
843.378.1555

Cheraw State Park | Cheraw, SC

Things to do at Cheraw State Park

  • Cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping (including boat in sites)
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Golf course

100 State Park Road
Cheraw, SC
843.537.9656

Poinsett State Park | Wedgefield, SC

Things to do at Poinsett State Park

  • Cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Paddle boat rentals
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Biking

6660 Poinsett Park Road
Wedgefield, SC
803.494.8177

Santee State Park | Santee, SC

Things to do at Santee State Park

  • Cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playgrounds
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Sinkholes
  • Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion Tomb

251 State Park Road
Santee, SC
803.854.2408

Coastal South Carolina State Parks

Little Pee Dee State Park | Dillon, SC

Things to do at Little Pee Dee State Park

  • Carolina Bay and Sand Rim
  • Camper cabin
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Boating (non motorized and electric only)
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

1298 State Park Road
Dillon, SC
843.774.8872

Woods Bay State Park | Olanta, SC

Things to do at Woods Bay State Park

  • Carolina Bay
  • Picnic shelter
  • Canoe/kayak trail
  • Boardwalk
  • Hiking

11020 Woods Bay Road
Olanta, SC
843.659.4445

Myrtle Beach State Park | Myrtle Beach, SC

Things to do at Myrtle Beach State Park

  • Maritime Forest
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playgrounds
  • Fishing (with ocean pier)
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Equestrian beach access (seasonal)

4401 South Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC
843.238.5325

Sandy beach at Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park

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Huntington Beach State Park | Murrells Inlet, SC

Things to do at Huntington Beach State Park

  • Atalaya Castle
  • Nature Center (with touch tank)
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Beach access (private beach for campground)
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking

16148 Ocean Highway
Murrells Inlet, SC
843.237.4440

The beach at Huntington Beach State Park
Huntington Beach State Park

Hampton Plantation State Historic Site | McClellanville, SC

Things to do at Hampton Plantation State Historic Site

  • Historic house with tours
  • Colonial-era rice plantation
  • Fishing
  • Hiking

1950 Rutledge Road
McClellanville, SC
843.546.9361

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site | Charleston, SC

Things to do at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

  • Interactive museum
  • The Adventure, a 17th-century replica ship
  • The Animal Forest zoo
  • Archaeological digs
  • Tours
  • Gardens
  • Hiking
  • Biking

1500 Old Towne Road
Charleston, SC
843.852.4200

Check out our Guide to Charleston for more to do while you’re in the area!

Animals at Charles Towne Landing Park
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Colleton State Park | Walterboro, SC

Things to do at Colleton State Park

  • Camper cabin
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • Canoe/kayak trail
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Ball field and volleyball area

147 Wayside Lane
Walterboro, SC
843.538.8206

Givhans Ferry State Park | Ridgeville, SC

Givhans Ferry State Park

Check out why Givhans Ferry State Park and the Edisto River are considered the 5th Wonder of SC!

Things to do at Givhans Ferry State Park

  • Cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Canoe/kayak trail
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Limestone bluffs

746 Givhans Ferry Road
Ridgeville, SC
843.873.0692

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site | Summerville, SC

Things to do at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

  • St. George’s Anglican Church cemetery and bell tower
  • Tabby Fort
  • Archaeological digs
  • Picnic area
  • Hiking

300 State Park Road
Summerville, SC
843.873.1740

Edisto Beach State Park | Edisto Island, SC

Check out our complete
Visitor’s Guide to Edisto Beach!

edisto beach state park

Things to do at Edisto Beach State Park

  • Environmental Learning Center
  • Bache Monument
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Cabins
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic area
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Biking

8377 State Cabin Road
Edisto Island, SC
843.869.2756

A boardwalk path at Edisto Beach State Park
Edisto Beach State Park

Hunting Island State Park | Hunting Island, SC

Things to do at Hunting Island State Park

  • Lighthouse
  • St. Phillips Island
  • Nature Center
  • Cabin
  • RV camping
  • Tent camping
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground (campers only)
  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Equestrian beach access (seasonal)
  • Beach volleyball court

2555 Sea Island Parkway
Hunting Island, SC
843.838.2011

Lake Warren State Park | Hampton, SC

Things to do at Lake Warren State Park

  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Hiking

1079 Lake Warren Road
Hampton, SC
803.943.5051

South Carolina State Parks Passports

South Carolina State Parks offer yearly State Park Passports in a variety of options. These memberships provide annual admission to all or select South Carolina State Parks, depending on the option you choose.

All Park Passport

The All Park Passport provides entry to all 47 SC state parks and includes additional benefits such as free entry to historic buildings at select parks.

Select Park Passport

The Select Park Passport provides entry to 35 SC state parks. Note that this passport does not include most of our state parks here in the Upstate. It also does not include most of the coastal state parks. See their website for a complete list of parks not included.

Seven-Day Passport

The Seven-Day Passport has the option of an All Park Passport or a Select Park Passport and is valid for seven days.

A Library Option

Not ready to buy a Park Passport? Our local libraries offer 7-day loans of the All Park Passport to library cardholders. They can be very popular though so be prepared to be placed on the waitlist.

Greenville County Library
Spartanburg County Public Libraries
Pickens County Library
Anderson County Library

Ultimate Outsider

Planning to visit all 47 South Carolina State Parks? Grab an Ultimate Outsider stamp book from any state park and have it verified at each park you visit! Stamp locations are listed on each park’s website.

The lake at Lake Hartwell State Park

Learn more about the Ultimate Outsider Challenge, SC State Park’s Junior Ranger Program!

Ready to head out? Practice “Leave no Trace” with our list of dos and don’ts.

Check out our Ultimate Guide to
Day Trips in SC

Fabulous Day Trips in SC
Elizabeth Lambert
About the Author
Elizabeth Lambert moved to the Upstate in 2013 and immediately fell in love with the natural beauty of the area. She enjoys taking her three kids hiking and camping and is an aspiring gardener. As one of the founding Branch Ambassadors of Hike it Baby Greenville, she loves being active in the community and is so excited to continue that by working for Kidding Around Greenville.

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